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	Ottawa Physique et mathématiques (Bidisciplinaire – 4 ans) OUAC OFA Remove	Windsor General Engineering OUAC NE Remove	Ottawa Music and Computer Science (5-year double degree) OUAC OUF Remove
Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording	75–80%“75%; co-op 80%”	74%“74% minimum average”	75%
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below	MCV4U MHF4U	ENG4U MHF4U SCH4U SPH4U	MCV4U MHF4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it	one of ENG4U, FRA4U two of SBI4U, SCH4U, SES4U, SPH4U	—	one of ENG4U, FRA4U
Prerequisitesas published	FRA4U or ENG4U MHF4U MCV4U 2 of SPH4U, SCH4U, SBI4U, SES4U A combined minimum average of 70% is required for all prerequisites in science and mathematics. +3 more on the program page	74% minimum average ENG4U MHF4U SCH4U SPH4U +2 more on the program page	ENG4U or FRA4U MCV4U MHF4U A minimum combined average of 70% is required for all prerequisite courses in mathematics. Students who do not have MCV4U can take the replacement course at the University either the summer before or during their first term.
More than marks?supplementary application	Marks only	Marks only	Yes Audition Usually closes before January 15
Co-op	Available	Available	No
Degree	Bachelor of Science, BSc, Bachelor of Science (Co-op), BSc (Co-op)	—	Bachelor of Arts, BA, Bachelor of Science, BSc
First-year intakewhere published	—	—	—
What you study	Interdisciplinary Studies Mathematics Physics	Computer Science General or Integrated Engineering Mathematics Others in Physical Sciences	Computer Science General or Integrated Engineering Interdisciplinary Studies Music
What it is	You study physics and mathematics together as equal subjects rather than choosing one as your major. This combined degree lets you apply mathematical theory directly to physical problems, giving you a deeper understanding of how the two fields connect. The program suits students who are strong in both subjects and want to use advanced math to solve real-world physics questions, whether in research, engineering, or technology.	General Engineering is a broad first-year program that covers the fundamental principles of engineering — mathematics, physics, chemistry, and computer science — without specializing in one branch like civil or mechanical. After first year, you choose a specific engineering discipline to focus on. The co-op option lets you alternate between classroom semesters and paid work terms with engineering employers, giving you real workplace experience before you graduate. This program suits students interested in engineering but unsure which specialty appeals to them, or those who want to build practical skills alongside their degree.	You study both music and computer science as a full double degree, earning separate BA and BSc credentials in five years instead of doing them sequentially. This combines technical programming and software skills with music theory, performance, composition, or musicology depending on your choices. It suits people who are genuinely strong in both fields and want depth in each rather than a minor, and who have the stamina for a demanding combined workload.
The door tomajors you reach through it	Applied to directly	engineering software engineering	Applied to directly
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average	22 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 75%See them	None published by average	22 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 75%See them
Source	University of Ottawa on OUInfo	University of Windsor on OUInfo	University of Ottawa on OUInfo

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